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Linksys WMP54GR manual Connecting the Adapter, Setting up the Adapter

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Connecting the Adapter

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster

Connecting the Adapter

1.Before connecting the PCI Adapter to your PC, turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.

2.Open your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions.

3.Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot's contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the adapter all the way in. After the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Then, close your PC and re-connect the power.

4.Attach the external antennas to the adapter’s antenna ports. Bend the antennas up ninety degrees, then spread them apart ninety degrees, so they make a V or L shape.

5.Power on your desktop PC.

Setting up the Adapter

The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen.

This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter.

•Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up. The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen. You can choose one of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to it. Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Network list.

•Manual Setup. If your network is not listed on this screen, select Manual Setup to set up the adapter manually. This method of setting up the Adapter is intended for Advanced Users only.

The setup for each option is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages.

Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard, if you wish to set up the Adapter later.

Chapter 3: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster

Figure 3-3: Connecting the Adapter

Figure 3-4: Available Wireless Network

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Linksys WMP54GR manual Connecting the Adapter, Setting up the Adapter

Contents

Wireless- G WIRELESSUser Guide PCI AdapterHow to Use This User Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 4-10 Import a Profile Chapter 1 Introduction Welcomeadapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix I Contact InformationChapter 1 Introduction What’s in this Guide?Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network ssid your wireless networks nameNetwork Topology RoamingWireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout router a networking device that connects multiple networks togetherStarting the Setup Connecting the Adapter Setting up the AdapterAvailable Wireless Network encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkThen click Connect and proceed to Step Manual Setup Page WPA Personal PSK2WPA Enterprise EAP-TLSPEAP RADIUS Page Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Survey Site InformationPage Profiles Profile InformationAvailable Wireless Network Create a New ProfilePage Manual Setup wpa wi-fi protected access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryptionencryption encoding data transmitted in a network RADIUSWPA Personal Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network MonitorPSK2 Create a New ProfileWPA Enterprise EAP-TLSPEAP RADIUS EAP-TLSPEAP Figure 4-24 Confirm New Settings for New Profile Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsCan I play computer games with other members of the wireless network? What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?What is WPA? What is RADIUS?Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-5 No Wireless Security The installation of the Windows XP Wireless Configuration is complete Figure B-6 Network Connection - Wireless SecurityFigure B-7 Wireless Network Connection Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix E Glossary Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Appendix F Specifications Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix F SpecificationsStorage Temp Operating HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix H Regulatory InformationAppendix I Contact Information